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Local Water Supply Plan Template —March 2016 A study by the AWWA Research Foundation (Residential End Uses of Water, 1999) found that the average indoor water use for a non -conserving home is 69.3 gallons per capita per day (gpcd). The average indoor water use in a conserving home is 45.2 gpcd and most of the decrease in water use is related to water efficient plumbing fixtures and appliances that can reduce water, sewer and energy costs. In Minnesota, certain electric and gas providers are required (Minnesota Statute 21613.241) to fund programs that will conserve energy resources and some utilities have distributed water efficient showerheads to customers to help reduce energy demands required to supply hot water. Retrofitting Programs bmpiete Table 31) y cbec)<irig yvfiich dater uses arc targeted; the outreach methods Used, #fie measures pled-tide_nfV suc-cass, ,and ally paiticipatirigoartners. twe 30: A"(o rig praramsii gleet All #*;iply) ❑ low flush toilets, ❑ Education about ❑ Gas company ❑ toilet leak tablets, ❑ free distribution of ❑ Electric company ❑ low flow showerheads, ❑ rebate for ❑ Watershed organization ❑ faucet aerators; ❑ other ❑ water conserving washing machines, ❑ Education about ❑ Gas company ❑ dish washers, ❑ free distribution of ❑ Electric company ❑ water softeners; ❑ rebate for ❑ Watershed organization ❑ other ❑ rain gardens, ❑ Education about ❑ Gas company ❑ rain barrels, ❑ free distribution of ❑ Electric company ❑ Native/drought tolerant landscaping, etc. ❑ rebate for ❑ Watershed organization ❑ other Sriefta ilisciiss iYieasurs of success from the above table (e.g. number of stems ifistributed;_ cicllar value �fi rebates,gallons o#,aniaierriserved; etc:): C. Education and Information Programs Customer education should take place in three different circumstances. First, customers should be provided information on how to conserve water and improve water use efficiencies. Second, information should be provided at appropriate times to address peak demands. Third, emergency notices and educational materials about how to reduce water use should be available for quick distribution during an emergency. Proposed Education Programs Complete Table 31 by selecting which methods are used to provide water conservation and information, including the frequency of program components. Select all that apply and add additional lines as needed. 37 71